What Should I Major in to Become a Historian?
These college majors are closest related to this career (actual program names will vary from school to school).
- American History (United States)
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Architectural History and Criticism, General
- Asian History
- Canadian History
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- European History
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- History, General
- History, Other
- Holocaust and Related Studies
- Maritime Studies
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Military History
- Public/Applied History
Required Education
Master's Degree usually needed for this career
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